Job prospects Automotive Painting And Refinishing Technician in the North Shore Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Motor vehicle body repairers in the North Shore Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 82%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%

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